The O'Dwyer Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer (Dwyer) is a legendary royal Gaelic Irish clan surname derived from Ó Dubhir or Ó Duibhir (meaning "descendant of Dubhir," from dubh, meaning "dark," and odhar, meaning "swarthy" or "dark-complexioned warrior"). Ruling as Sovereign Lords of Kilnamanagh in County Tipperary, the O'Dwyers held absolute lordship over the Slieve Felim mountain baronies from their ancestral strongholds at Moyaliffe Castle and Castleiny. Defending Tipperary through centuries of medieval conflict, the clan produced renowned chieftains, patriots, and military generals in the Irish Brigade.
The symbolism of the O'Dwyer coat of arms
Visually pure and aristocratic, the O'Dwyer coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a central red lion rampant, set between three black ermine spots (two in chief, one in base). In Gaelic heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity, peace, and unblemished judicial purity, while the central red lion rampant represents supreme bravery, royal Kilnamanagh command, and warrior fortitude. The three black ermine spots denote unblemished honor, high nobility, and steadfast integrity across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of red and silver feathers, symbolising noble elevation and victory. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Ulster Office of Arms at Dublin Castle and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland.
Historical figures
Chieftain Philip O'Dwyer (17th Century): Sovereign Lord of Kilnamanagh and commander during the 1641 Irish Rebellion.
Lady Margaret O'Dwyer (17th Century): Gaelic noblewoman recorded in Tipperary estate charters.
Michael Dwyer / O'Dwyer (1772–1815): Celebrated 1798 Wicklow insurgent commander and Irish patriot.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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